1. Check your eligibility

The Winter Research Program is open to undergraduate (including honours) and masters by coursework students who:

Are currently enrolled at UQ at the time of application and will remain an enrolled student at UQ for the duration of the research program;

Are studying for a degree relevant to the research discipline; and

Have a high level of academic achievement during your undergraduate degree.

All Winter Research placements are awarded competitively, and role allocation is decided by the faculty, school, research centre or institute where the research is undertaken. We strongly recommend that you contact your preferred supervisor before applying to discuss the project and ascertain if they will support your application.

All interested students must submit an application by the published closing date.

Scholarships

All selected Winter Research scholars will receive a Winter Research Scholarship valued at $1500.

Winter Research Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, motivation for participation in the program, and the enrolling units' nomination. To be eligible for the scholarship you will need to meet the following conditions:

Participate in the program between mid-june to mid-july

Participate in the program for 4 weeks

Work on your project for between 20 and 36 hours per week

Please refer to the full eligibility and scholarship details in the UQ Winter Research Guidelines. Please note that these guidelines are subject to change.